What's For Dinner?

Friday

Bean Burritos

(from Karen's Kitchen)

Ok, you can do this
one on your own. I love bean burritos on a healthy tortilla (read
package nutritional labels before you buy!) They are a high protein,
low fat, high fiber dinner. Healthy, filling, and oh so delicious.
These were a staple of my diet when I lived in Japan. Now I make them
when I need a quick and easy meal.

Tortillas (look at fat, calorie, and fiber content when you buy!)1 can Fat-free Re-fried beans (most are fat free and vegetarian)Diced tomatoesDiced
red, yellow, and green peppers (roasted if desired; adds a little extra
zing, but also more time. It gives the burrito a heartier taste, rather
than a fresh veggie taste. I like them raw. Erick prefers them
roasted.)Chopped yellow onion (easier on the stomach than red...at least, easier on my stomach)Shredded cheddar cheeseChopped fresh, rinsed cilantroSalsa and low-fat sour cream (or substitute plain, non-fat yogurt for a similar taste/texture with far less fat and calories!)

Heat
re-fried beans in sauce pan over medium heat, stirring frequently
(otherwise the beans become dried and paper-like and stick to the pan).

Warm
tortillas. There are many ways to do this: warm on a large skillet,
wrap in foil and heat in oven on low heat (250) for about 5 minutes,
place on gas stove top and grill on burner (careful, they burn EASILY
this way! Keep the heat VERY LOW and be vigilant!)

Slice and
dice your veggies. I put them in serving bowls to make burrito making
easier. Add lettuce, rice, or any other topping you desire that I
didn't list above. Just keep it healthy!

Sprinkle warmed tortilla with shredded cheese, layer on beans, peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and any other toppings as desired!

Fold
each end up so it covers filling in the middle. Fold one side over,
wrapping and rolling tightly until you have a nicely wrapped burrito!

For extra indulgence, make some guacamole!1 avocadocilantrooniondiced tomatoes1 lime